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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maliha Shakil, M.D. [2]
Overview
It is critical to collect a detailed and thorough sexual history from the patient. Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history from the patient include number and type of sexual partners (new, casual, or regular), contraception use, and previous history of trichomoniasis or other sexually transmitted diseases. The majority of women (85%) and men (77%) with trichomoniasis are asymptomatic. One-third of asymptomatic women become symptomatic within 6 months. Common symptoms of trichomoniasis in women include vaginal discharge (which is often diffuse, malodorous, and yellow-green or gray in color), painful urination (dysuria), vulvar irritation and itching, abdominal pain, and discomfort during sexual intercourse.[1] Symptoms of trichomoniasis in men include clear or mucopurulent urethral discharge, painful urination, and pruritus or a burning sensation following sexual intercourse.[2]
History
It is critical to collect a detailed and thorough sexual history from the patient. Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history from the patient include:
- Number and type of sexual partners (new, casual, or regular)
- Contraception use
- Previous history of trichomoniasis or other sexually transmitted diseases
Symptoms
The majority of women (85%) and men (77%) with trichomoniasis are asymptomatic. One-third of asymptomatic women become symptomatic within 6 months.[1] Common symptoms of trichomoniasis in women include:
- Vaginal discharge (which is often diffuse, malodorous, and yellow-green or gray in color)
- Painful urination (dysuria)
- Vulvar irritation and itching
- Abdominal pain
- Discomfort during sexual intercourse
Symptoms of trichomoniasis in men include:[2]
- Clear or mucopurulent urethral discharge
- Painful urination
- Pruritus or burning sensation following sexual intercourse
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kissinger P (2015). "Trichomonas vaginalis: a review of epidemiologic, clinical and treatment issues". BMC Infect Dis. 15: 307. doi:10.1186/s12879-015-1055-0. PMC 4525749. PMID 26242185.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Trichomoniasis - CDC Fact Sheet". Retrieved 12 January 2011.